2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1225105414 MD
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STEVE KIM, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in FORT LEE, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$137.68
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEVE KIM, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT LEE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $137.68 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEVE KIM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEVE KIM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

STEVE KIM, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2006

NPI 1225105414

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,166 718% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVE KIM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

STEVE KIM, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in FORT LEE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1225105414. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STEVE KIM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2185 LEMOINE AVE, FORT LEE, NJ, 07024, with a listed phone of (201) 569-9130. NPI 1225105414 was issued on 11/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,351 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $257K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2185 LEMOINE AVE
FORT LEE, NJ 07024

Provider Details

NPI 1225105414
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for STEVE KIM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$138

Largest payer

SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

STEVE KIM, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 4,166 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

4,166
Total Claims
$257K
Total Drug Cost
1,351
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,364
Total Day Supply
104,000
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$161K
Generic Drug Cost
$97K
Antibiotic Claims
446

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
1,609
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
305
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
279
Ipratropium Bromide
254
Clotrimazole
212
Omeprazole
204
Prednisone
175
Dexamethasone
168
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
125
Azelastine Hcl
85

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How STEVE KIM, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVE KIM, MD's 4,166 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KIM.

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVE KIM, MD's specialty?
STEVE KIM, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in FORT LEE, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEVE KIM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVE KIM, MD wrote 4,166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $257K in drug costs for 1,351 beneficiaries.
What is STEVE KIM, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEVE KIM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVE KIM, MD located?
STEVE KIM, MD is located at 2185 LEMOINE AVE, FORT LEE, NJ, 07024. Phone: (201) 569-9130.
What is STEVE KIM, MD's NPI number?
STEVE KIM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225105414, issued on 11/30/2006.
Does STEVE KIM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVE KIM, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $161K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVE KIM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVE KIM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVE KIM, MD accept Medicare?
STEVE KIM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,166 Part D claims and 1,351 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVE KIM, MD's credentials?
STEVE KIM, MD's NPI is 1225105414 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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